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Cowboys Top Commanders 30-23 on Christmas, Convert Every Fourth Down

Fourth-down perfection underscored a massive snap-count edge for Dallas.

Overview

  • Dallas opened with four straight scoring drives to lead 24-10 at halftime, highlighted by Dak Prescott’s 86-yard touchdown to KaVontae Turpin.
  • The Cowboys converted every fourth-down attempt — listed as 6-for-6 by multiple outlets — with a late QB sneak and a 21-yard George Pickens grab helping seal the win.
  • Prescott finished 19-of-37 for 307 yards and two touchdowns but was sacked six times as Dallas ended a three-game skid.
  • Dallas ran 87 plays for 480 yards to Washington’s 41 snaps, yet the Commanders’ 8.0 yards per play kept the margin to one score.
  • Javonte Williams left with a shoulder injury as Malik Davis rushed for 103 yards, while Washington’s Josh Johnson made his first start since 2021 and rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt posted 105 yards and two TDs; Dallas is 7-8-1 after a season sweep and Washington is 4-12.